Eight of its gymnasts made it through to the National Finals in convincing style, five became regional champions and lots of medals were won at the qualification competition held at the Alexander Stadium over the weekend.

In the Compulsory Grade 3 category Miriam Allen (62.950 points), Lissie Cabrera (62.50) and Sofia Meadow (59.35) were on form to take gold, silver and fourth place respectively.

In the Compulsory Grade 4 Championships Diaz McKenzie finished in third place with a score of 60.367 while Montana Leith-Mulley was first in the Compulsory Grade 3 (Out of Age) Championship with a score of 58.767.

In the Compulsory Grade 5 Championships, City of Birmingham gymnasts Sienna McCormack (63.350) and Lydia Cross (60.3) took the gold and bronze medals respectively – a magnificent achievement in their first year of competition.

The City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club was represented by five gymnasts in the National Grades, including Kristelle Deleon, Dinah Pisoni, Kelsie Clohessy-Daly, Tori Markham and Serena Castaneda.

Kristelle had a superb weekend taking the overall gold medal in the National Grade 3 Championship with the second highest score of the weekend (64.950).

Team-mate Dinah finished in fourth position with 62.6, ensuring both girls a place in the West Midlands team at the National Finals in May.

Kelsie, Tori and Serena also had a really good competitive weekend in the National Grade 4 Championships with Kelsie taking the overall gold medal with 65.150 – the highest score of the weekend.

Team-mate Tori took the silver medal with a score of 64.32, whilst Serena, who unfortunately took a fall on beam, achieved a distinction grade with a score of 61.02.

Kelsie and Tori have now secured a place in the West Midlands Team at the National Finals. City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club Women’s head coach Jody Kime said: “I am delighted with the girls’ performances over the weekend.

“All of the National Compulsory girls convincingly qualified to the National Finals, our gymnastics shone and the results are very pleasing.”

Senior club coach Krystie Newton further commented: “I am extremely pleased with all of the girls’ performances and results this weekend.

“It’s fantastic to not just have one success but to have achieved success across the board with eight girls off to National Finals, five regional champions and lots of medals won.

“The depth of the women’s artistic programme is a testament to the passion and commitment from all involved.”